Beta testing goodness

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By Ravenhawk | November 29, 2006

There is something about beta testing a game that is highly appealing to a lot of gamers. Maybe its being able to feel that you were part of the creation process. For many its being first to play a game. For others its just a chance to play a game for free, thus the popularity of open betas.
I always love being in closed betas because I got to feel cool. One of the “Chosen.”

Betadogs is always a good site to check out if you’re into that. I first discovered them back when I was working as the marketing guy for a game known as Unknown Abyss. Anyway… They often have a lot of cool deals going on to get people into open, and sometimes closed, betas. They’re a good watch dog if nothing else, if you want to watch out for betas to play in. Right now there’s a short sign up period for an open beta with Last Chaos. It looks like a rather cool game with some sweet systems. I particularly like the look of the “Personal Dungeon System”. Yes, I love MMORPGs because of the cool communities, but when I level, I prefer to do it by myself. Or be the heal bish. Not sure exactly why I like being support or alone, but those are the roles I go for… anyway, I’m digressing. I’ll probably opt not to sign up for this one as I’m busy with other games.

However, I got an email awhile back that I was selected for round two of a closed beta. I was rather bummed when I missed out on round one. I’m not supposed to tell anyone so no one gets sad that they were selected for round two, though. So I’ll be shush shush.
Until I play it anyway.
Then you’ll get all the cool details, and probably a nice post-beta review.
If I see any other cool games or deals, I’m send ‘em your way.

Until next time, comrades.